Spring Mills, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Centre County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
478 Population 824/sq mi density
$67,885 Median Income $27,289 per capita
$190,600 Home Value $348,518 Zillow
$862 Median Rent 18.4% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$67,885 median income, 7.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$190,600 home value, $862/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Spring Mills, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,885
10% below
$27,289 per capita
Home Value
$190,600
32% below
Zillow: $348,518
Median Rent
$862/mo
26% below
18.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.5%
51% below
98.4% high school+
Unemployment
7.4%
106% above
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Spring Mills Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Spring Mills's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
90%
Home Value
68%
Rent
74%
Poverty
36%
Bachelor's
49%
Unemployment
206%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Spring Mills a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Spring Mills residents earn a median household income of $67,885 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,289. The unemployment rate stands at 7.4% (106% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,610 business establishments, including 342 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Spring Mills is $190,600 , 32% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $348,518. Median rent is $862/month, with 18.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

16.5% of adults in Spring Mills hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below the national average). 98.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Spring Mills has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population478
Median Age45.0 yrs
Density824/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$67,885
Per Capita$27,289
Unemployment7.4%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$11,249M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,208

Housing

A+
Home Value$190,600
Rent$862
Ownership76.8%
Zillow$348,518
Housing Units203
Rent Burden18.4%

Health

Obesity43.8%
Premature Death4,450/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain42.4 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,081 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.5%
High School+98.4%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score6.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute25 min
Broadband79.3%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Spring Mills was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is State College Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
There are 342 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.